GELATIN DESSERT

ASHFORD & MICHAEL

Gelatin desserts (also Jelly or Jello) are desserts made with a sweetened
and flavored processed collagen product (gelatin).
•Gelatin Desserts are esily prepared, economical and vary in many ways.
•Gelatin are marketed in two forms. First is unsweetened, granular type that must be
softened in water before use, and the fruit gelatin to which flavor, color, and sugar have
already been added.
 LEMMON CHIFFON PIE
INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS
1 TEASPOON OF UNSWEETENED 1. Soften gelatin in water for 5 minutes.
GELATIN
1/4 CUP WATER 2. Beat yolks and add 1/2 cup of the sugar, lemon juice and salt. Cook in the
4 EGG YOLKS top of a double boiler, stirring constantly, until of custard consistency. Add
4 EGG WHITES grated lemon zest and softened gelatin and stir thoroughly. Cool.
1 CUP WHITE SUGAR 3. When mixture begins to get thick, In a clean bowl, whip egg whites until
1/2 CUP FRESH LEMON JUICE
1 TEASPOON LEMON ZEST stift, adding remaining 1/2 cup sugar while whipping. Fold egg whites into
1/2 TEASPOON SALT custard.
1(9 INCH) PREPARED GRAHAM 4. Pour filling into pie shell and chill in refrigerator. Serve when firm. Garnish
CRACKER CRUST with sweetened whipped cream it desired.
 LIME JELLO SALAD
INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS
1 CONTAINER COTTAGE
CHEESE(SMALL CURD)
1. In a medium bowl, mix the cottage cheese and the
1 BOX JELLO(LIME) lime jello (dry)
8 OUNCE CRUSHED PINEAPPLE 2. Add the drained, crushed pineapple and nuts
(DRAINED)
8 OUNCE WHIPPED TOPPING 3. Fold in the whipped topping
1/2 CUP CHOPPED PECANS (OR 4. Pour into your favourite serving dish and chill for
WALNUTS, OPTIONAL)
atleast 1 hour.